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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1936

Page

5

Shenandoah district hosts varied social and religious events

Social notes recount a Greenway United Brethren Church Aid Society meeting with ten members and three visitors, a baby girl presence, and June hosting plan. The Shenandoah Valley Rebekah gathering elected new officers, approved donations, and heard remarks by Virginia Odd Fellows leaders. Additional items include a Richards Owens wedding, Stickley instituting White Oak Lodge No. 10, and local visits by the Ropers with plans to attend church group meetings and Skyline Drive excursions.

Eugene Richardson Paul Wise Elmer White Claude B. Stickley New Lodge Virginia Odd Fellows Vaucluse Fred Kline Middletown Virginia Stickley White Oak Lodge No Blackwater Lee County B Ginther Virginia Odd Fellow Brookneal

Senior Dance Shines With Soddy Haines Orchestra

A Friday senior dance drew a full crowd with Soddy Haines' orchestra and standout performances by Jessie Hillyard Kenny Brengle Carleton Racey and Helen Woore at the piano. The piece notes lively numbers Lost Yo Ho and Turkey in the Straw plus a festive mood and plans for future dances.

Kate Soddy Haines Jessie Hillyard Kenny” Brengle Helen Woore Mr. Quarles Mr. Browning Poker Face Carleton Racey

Handley Alum Pitcher Impresses Tech In No Hit No Run Game

Lefty Lake a Handley graduate and Tech student pitched a no hit no run game against Washington and Lee. Tech graduate manager W L Younger sent a letter praising the performance and school pride. Handley students extend congratulations to Lefty for the achievement.

Lefty” Lake Handley Tech Washington and Lee W. L. Younger Lefty

Green and Orange girls baseball clash marks season start

The first game in the Green and Orange series is set for Tuesday May 19. The Orange team leads in Soccer Baseball Volley Ball and Basketball this year, while the Shamrocks seek an upset of the undefeated foes. Captains Louise Miller and Mildred Fauver lead their teams as fans are urged to support the girls.

Oranges Shamrock Louise Miller Mildred Fauver

Handley Boys Form Two Military Companies For Drill

The Handley students form two military companies with about 90 boys total who drill every morning from 8 o clock until school starts. Competition runs high as each unit vies to excel.

Handley

Military Officers List For Company B Amid End Of School Year Drill

A roster from the last week of school shows officers for Company B including Captain Bill Baker First Lieutenant Donald Clowe Second Lieutenant Forrest Jones First Sergeant Dick Fauver Line Sergeants Joe Zuckerman Robert Gibbons Marshall Boyd and Corporals Bill Pollard and Boyd Headley.

Robert Baker Ollie Gibbons David Sencindiver George Guth John Geroff Robert Sutton Shirley Bly John Sutton Bill Baker Donald Clowe Forrest Jones Dick Fauver Joe Zuckerman Robert Gibbons Marshall Boyd Bill Pollard Boyd Headley

Handley Track Team Wins State Meet Championship

One year ago Handley won the state track meet in Charlottesville. Judges awarded 33.5 points, 7.5 ahead of the nearest competitor.

Handley Charlottesville Bridgewater Hal Baker

Wedding Bells at Handley High School Auditorium

The Junior Class invites guests to the wedding of Miss Urra Nutt and Mr. Puller Prunes at Handley High School auditorium at 9:00 AM on May 28, 1936. The bride wears white cheese cloth and mosquito netting, with radish blossom accents. maid of honor is Miss Jane Walnut.

Urra Nutt Clarence Hershman Mr. Puller Prunes Robert Newell Handley High School Jane Walnut Halford Baker Winchester

Wedding Party Attire and School Happenings Highlight Local Page

The bride's bridal party will wear pastel bouquets and carry meld daisies with a dandelion theme. Dolly Dimples will lead as flower girl in pale green taffeta carrying a nosegay of dandelions. Best man is Percy Archibald. groomsmen include Horace Hoofnage Simon Simmons Sweetie Pie and John Hinklebottom in white flannels and dark blue coats. Reception follows at the bride’s home. Handlian autographs stir campus chatter as seniors push for signatures and a Handlian holiday. Assembly singing contest ends with Angels losing and bidding farewell in Auld Lang Syne. School sports honors noted for Baker Flickinger and others. Junior class romance rumor mentioned amid intra-mural baseball start. Donald Smith’s team leads.

Mousseline de Sole Dorothy Mouse Huyett Sally Ran Herber McFarland Iva Strut Jack Smith Hadda Edward Will Line Hollis Little Dolly Dimples Walter Norman Percy Archibald Forrest Jones Horace Hoofnage James Lupton Simon Simmons Douglas Crisman Sweetie Pie Lee Ebert John Hinklebottom Jonas Chamberlin

Local Social Roundup: Engagements and Club News

Mrs. A H Morgan and sister Miss Emma Ginn Baker entertain informally at their parents home on South Washington Street Sun day morning in honor of Miss Virginia Carson and Lieut Warren Webster Whitside whose marriage will take place May 23 at the Carson home Killah erlin Riverton. The Great Council Pocahontas of Virginia meeting opens in Danville with sessions and a reception. Winchester Clarke Garden Club plans a hat trimming contest at Miss Clara Wood s Millbank home using fresh flowers and produce. Mrs J K Luttrell visits Washington and Alexandria relatives while Mr Kenneth Strawbridge returns from Clarksburg and others visit Miss Jessie Markwood and South Braddock Street.

Roper D’arcy W. Roper Buffalo N. Y Virginia Sophie Baker Frances Page West Cork Street Skyline New Shenandoah National Park A. H. Morgan Miss Baker Emma Ginn Baker W. A. Baker Washington Street Virginia Carson Warren Webster Whitside W. E. Carson T. A. Grim Harry Warren Genesee Tribe of Red Men Garden Club Winchester- Clarke Garden Club Clara Wood Millbank Opequon Berryville Mrs. Oliver Thomas Washington Jessie Markwood South Braddock Street

Middletown Notes Highlights Community Activities

In Middletown Virginia on May 19 the town reports Mrs W A Clark improving in Winchester Memorial Hospital after last week’s transfer. Local seniors prepare a Friday and Saturday play with a string quartet. Numerous visits occur with residents from Blacksburg Washington Culpeper Front Royal and Orange. Decoration Day plans for May 31 involve Odd Fellows Modern Woodmen Grange Rebekahs and Royal Neighbors with an undisclosed speaker. Community League meets May 21 to discuss pressing league questions.

Middletown W. A. Clark Winchester Memorial Hospital Julian A. Everly R. A. Wall Blacksburg Katherine Wright Washington, D. C Tom Sperry B. F. Dean Geraldine Sperry J. O. Beard Linville James Smith W. R. Falkenstein Myersville Jimmy Doman Front Royal Max Doman Washington, Va T. B. Doman Odd Fellows Modern Woodmen Grange Rebekahs Royal Neighbors R. V. Martin W. E. Martin Louise Orange Ashley Burton Culpeper J. C

Dinner Hosts and Guests Highlight Stephens City Event

Miss Myrtle Rhodes hosted a social dinner featuring Mr. and Mrs. David C. Petrie of Stephens City and Mr. Derril Petrie of Bartonville along with Mr. and Mrs. David K. Muntzing of Middletown. Attendees included Miss Frances Jolliffe Miss Kathryn Funk Mr. and Mrs. Orville Wake and Mrs. Katherine Sydensistricker Powell.

C. G. Wilkins Ella N. Didawick David C. Petrie Stephens City Derril Petrie Bartonville David K. Muntzing Middletown Myrtle Rhodes Frances Jolliffe Kath»ryn Funk Orville Wake Katherine Sydens Istricker Powell

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